The Three Just Men · Character
Elijah Washington
An American detective who lends the Just Men his nerve and his snakebite remedies, wary of curtained train compartments and English reticence alike.
supporting
Also known as Mr. Elijah Washington, Elijah Washington, Washington, Mr. Washington
First appearance: i the firm of oberzohn
As a supporting figure in The Three Just Men, Elijah Washington is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Feared by Oberzohn as one of the Three Just Men who may be difficult to deal with.
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- Central figures and investigators
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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friendship · positive
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friendship · positive
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